Shake the Haters Off.

This song made me smile wide. Kelly Rowland has been on her techno/dance thing, but this is a happy song... and yall know I love happy music...



Kelly Rowland - Shake the Haters Off




“I’m everything you want to be, so go ahead and hate on me. Your motivation is what I need, so be my guest, Please hate on me...“

OK Kelly! Lol... Tell em! You can CLICK HERE to download.


First Peeped at Necole Bitchie

BLOG 28: Remember Brooklyn?

In September, I was driving full speed ahead towards Brooklyn. My foot was steady on the pedal, hands were way up in the air, knowing that I could fall right off a cliff...

I’ve received quite a few emails asking who Brooklyn is, whether I’m still crushin’ on him, whether I’m one less single girl.

Brooklyn and I are not a couple. I am still a card-carrying member of the single sisterhood. I found companionship in Brooklyn that was real. He made me smile by just being him. Where some of my friends looked at him and saw unforgiveable faults, I found familiarity.

I guess I’m still waiting for Brooklyn to see my most fabulous qualities, to be drawn to my flaws the way I’m drawn to his. *sigh* Knowing that he may never come around, I’ve been having rendezvous with Lower Manhattan, dancing in the rain with the Upper West Side … even taking in a movie or two with Long Island.

I am deserving of the BEST. I’ve found the best in me. I know what I want and who I am. I haven’t given up on Brooklyn yet… but, for now, I’m living, laughing and luxuriating in my freedom…

Kelis' Album Artwork...

Dear Kelis,

I missed you and all your craziness. You gave me permission to scream "I hate you so much right now!" You compelled me to perfect my milkshake. And now, your album artwork has inspired me to get naked and dowse myself in diamonds, to dress up like a dominatrix superhero, to

... be a new and funky animal?

Lol. Anyway, can't wait for your album, "Fleshtone," to drop on July 6th.

xoxo

Nadia

Images via The Prophet Blog

This Week's Random Quote...

"Everybody I’ve ever loved, John, I still love."

"What does that mean?’ he’d asked, pouting."

"I think it means, my love, that you will always be safe."

- The Way Forward is with a Broken Heart by Alice Walker

I'm More Than Just An Option.

I wasn't gona post this video because... it's so obvious. Lol. But, I LOVE this song so much I couldn't resist. It's Drake doing something a little different. Can't wait for his album to drop.

Enjoy!

"I'm more than just an option.

Refuse to be forgotten.

I took a chance with my heart.

And i feel it takin over... "

Drake - New Music - More Music Videos

YESSSSSSS...!!!

I Got A Crush On You...

Remember this? Lol. Spring fever is in full effect. It's crushin' season... (hehe.)

Wowza! Let's Pray for Chicago...

According to this report, Chicago has experienced 124 killings in 124 days this year. People killing people is soooo senseless. The Christian in me has faith that this situation will change (sooner or later) for Chicagoans. The cynic in me says, but how?

The video below is via WorldStarHipHop :

Dang. *shakes head*

Dear Nadia...

I received this email from one of my readers last week and, with her permission, decided to share it with you.

"Dear Nadia,

I read your blog all the time. Your perspective is very uplifting and real. Specifically, I could identify with your blog on trying to become emotionally available. I know what that's like. When I was 17 years old my boyfriend was killed in a car accident. Since then, I hadn't really dated anyone. I don't know if it was out of fear that no one would measure up. Or if it was the fear that I would feel guilty if someone actually did. I'm 22 now and I just started dating again last year because of a promise that I made to myself my senior year of college. Currently, I have a wonderful boyfriend that loves and supports me and I'm happier than I ever was while i was blocking myself off. I dont know what u were talking about being emotionally available to, but if it was men LET IT IN! Every girl deserves what I have and it all requires a lot of letting go and a little vulnerability. Good luck! And please, update me.

xoxo

Desiree

(Phoenix, AZ) "

I wish you guys knew how good it makes me feel when I get emails like this. I am still on my journey to emotional availability. Haven't quite reached my destination yet. But I'm getting there. Lol. Don't count me out!

Finishing up finals this week, then I'll trudge through every single one of my emails and make sure to respond. I am honored to occupy your eyes, my readers, my loves....

Love,

Nadia

Click here to read: BLOG 22: My Journey to Emotional Availability...

BLOG 27: She Get It From Her Momma.

As Mother’s Day approaches, I figure it’s important to shout out the woman who birthed this rather magnificent misfit.

I admire my mother’s accomplishments and her unbreakable spirit. I’ve laughed with her and cried with her. Laughed at her and cried for her. We’ve battled with each other and embraced each other. Through my ups, downs and everything in between she has stood firm as an unchanging force in my life. I am grateful for her and to her for all that she has done and sacrificed for our family, the things that I know about and the things that I have yet to learn.

They say that people can fall in love many times in a lifetime, but only get one soulmate. And I know for sure that my momma (my Jacci) is my soul’s mate...

Mommy and Me.

"I'm a G and you're my daughter, so you're a little G."

-My Jacci

...More Happy Music

I re-discovered this song during finals. Was in desperate need of something positive and well, this song always makes me smile. Enjoy!

Listen as your day unfolds.
Challenge what the future holds.
Try and keep your head up to the sky.
Lovers, they may cause you tears.
Go ahead release your fears.
Stand up and be counted.
Don't be ashamed to cry...





You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold.
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard.
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger.
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm.
You gotta stay together.
All I know, all I know,
LOVE will save the day...